Kannur: The out of control police jeep rammed into the petrol pump and destroyed the car. Due to the impact of the thunder, the backward car broke the petrol filling machine, but a major disaster was avoided. It was also a relief that there was no rush at the pump. The jeep was caught in the car of Karunakaran, a native of Kampil. Karunakaran, who was slightly injured, sought treatment at a private hospital. Karunakaran was returning after dropping his daughter at the railway station. The cause of the accident is unclear.
Yesterday morning at 6.30 am, the accident happened at the pump opposite to the collectorate. After hitting the divider on the road, the Bolero Jeep at Kannur Town Station rushed into the pump. ASI Santosh was driving the vehicle. Mess Officer Preman was also with him. As soon as the accident took place, both of them ran out of the vehicle, causing protests. They were not wearing uniform.
Although it was alleged that the vehicle did not have insurance, the police explained that there were only problems due to age. The jeep has covered more than three and a half lakh kilometers. It is eleven years old. Because of this the Kannur AR camp canteen is used only for this purpose. But the vehicle had worn out tires and a rusted body.
After the locals protested, Town Inspector Binu Mohan and his team reached the spot. City Police Commissioner R. to investigate the incident and submit a report. Ajit Kumar ordered.
2023-10-16 20:05:13
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